C5ISR Engineer

Bowhead; Aberdeen (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a C5ISR Engineer (SAMD) to support Foreign Military Sales cases for various countries. The role involves systems engineering for C5ISR components, development of ARPs and SOW/PWS documents, and coordination with DSCA/USASAC and vendors.

Required are a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years of experience, MTCR familiarity, and ability to travel including OCONUS. A Secret clearance is mandatory to support security requirements at the US location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• FMS and MTCR familiarity.
• Ability to travel, including OCONUS.
• Must currently hold Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.
• Apply technical knowledge of C5ISR systems (CNR, sensors, IEW, satellites).
• Analyze contract deliverables for FMS programs (SOW/PWS, IGCE, QASP).
• Develop ARPs for IDIQ contracts (SOW, System Req Docs, CDRLs).
• Conduct market research and brief SSEBs and senior management.
• Prepare technical documentation and modifications (J&A, MOUs).
• Converse with a wide range of stakeholders and participate in tests.

Skills

C5ISR knowledge

FMS experience

MTCR training

Technical writing

Brief senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

C5ISR ENGINEER (SAMD):

Bowhead is looking for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Engineer for cases involving one or more countries. The Engineer shall provide C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) weapon system support and assist the FMS Case process for support to the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD).

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering and analysis of FMS country requirements.
• Apply technical knowledge of C5ISR systems such as Combat Net Radio (CNR), Sensors (Firefinder Radars), SMART-T (COM), Night Vision, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare (IEW) and satellites
• Assess configuration management of assigned equipment.
• Analyze contract technical deliverables for adequacy and completeness for FMS programs, including system design documents, test plan and report documentation, operator and maintenance technical manuals, training documentation and materials.
• Vet release of FMS country requested equipment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
• Conduct market research and analyze market research results.
• Developing, for Government review and approval, Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARP) for definite and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. ARPs include, at a minimum: Statements of Work or Performance Work Statement, System Requirements Documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Source Selection Evaluation Plans (SSEPs), Quality Assurance Support Plans (QASP), OPSEC Cover Sheets.
• Performing FMS case technical evaluations for Government approval and assessing technical requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.1.7.1.2 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
• Advise Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEBs) in accordance with Chapter 6.3 of the Security Assistance Management Manual.
• Program briefs to organizations and customers utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Assist the Government in preparing the following types of documents, which are not all-inclusive:
  • Justification and Approval (J&A) and Memo in Lieu of J&A
  • Country directed sole source awards
  • Undefinitized Contract Actions
  • Urgency Statements
  • Engineering Change Proposals
  • Contract modifications
• Converse with a wide-range of technical skill-sets in supporting Security Assistance requirements for Country, Office of Security, DSCA/USASAC and vendors/industry partners.
• Conduct and participate in witnessing test and acceptance events
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, in an Engineering or related field.
• Ten (10+) years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with multiple C5ISR technologies, such as Radios, Communication equipment, Night Vision Devices (NVDs), IT equipment, Generators, Sensors, and Satellites.
• FMS experience
• Experience writing technical documentations including ARPs, SOW/PWS, IGCE, Acquisition Plan, J&A, Technical Evaluations, MTCR Memos.
• Formalized training completed in Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
• Ability to prepare and brief senior management.
• Effective communication with a wide range of groups including internal and external customers and high-ranking government officials
• Highly organized with the ability to see both the details and the big picture.
• The ability to ask the right questions to clarify and specify customer requirements needed to develop SOW/PWS documentation. Aptitude to work independently under general guidelines or objectives that supports a team goal.
• Must be willing to travel, including OCONUS

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

The pay scale for this position is between $150,000 - $166,000.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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